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DWI CDL Driver Killed a Pedestrian

Discussion in 'Truckers News' started by Rockin&Rollin, May 8, 2011.

  1. May 8, 2011 #1
    Rockin&Rollin

    Rockin&Rollin Heavy Load Member

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    The truly sad thing here is this driver will get a few years in prison while the victim remains dead ...


    Tour bus runs over NY pedestrian: driver faces DWI

    NEW YORK - Police say a Florida man driving a tour bus in New York City ran over a pedestrian and was charged with DWI and vehicular manslaughter.

    Just before 10 p.m. Saturday, police discovered a 29-year-old man unconscious and severely injured underneath a tour bus in Manhattan. The man was taken to Bellevue Hospital, where he died.

    Police say the bus was carrying passengers, but none was injured. It was not immediately clear where the bus was coming from or headed.

    A preliminary investigation shows that the tour bus was on West 47th Street and making a turn onto 9th Avenue when it struck the victim, who was crossing the road.

    Fifty-seven-year-old Steve Drappel of West Palm Beach, Fla., was arrested and charged. Police didn't have attorney information available for him.
     
    Rockin&Rollin, May 8, 2011
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  3. May 8, 2011 #2
    CondoCruiser

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    None of the passengers were suspicious?? Evidently that thermos had more than coffee in it.
    Terribly sad somone loses their life over a jackarse with a problem. He can make hooch in prison now.
     
    CondoCruiser, May 8, 2011
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    Rollover the Original and Svoray Thank this.
  4. May 8, 2011 #3
    Hardlyevr

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    Well this will sure throw some gasoline on the bus inspection fire in NY!
     
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    Rollover the Original Thanks this.
  5. May 11, 2011 #4
    TrailerTruckin

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    Sad deal maybe its time for buses to be more closely monitored
     
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  7. May 11, 2011 #5
    Svoray

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    More laws and restrictions on drivers isn't the answer in my opinion. This dirt bag caused the death of another person. S/he should get life!
     
    Svoray, May 11, 2011
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  8. May 15, 2011 #6
    jessegobrowns

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    Better thought out common sense laws. I would be happy to give A spot breathalyser test or urine sample during a dot inspection. When I was a carpenter I was tested for drugs and alcohol monthly. Now driving a truck I was given an initial test but yet to be tested again. I find this very scary
     
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